What is KMnO4 in Acidified Dilute Form?

[chopstick]

is KMnO4 the molecular formula for Acidified dilute potassium permanganate

 

[queenofbabes]

KMnO4 is potassium permanganate.

 

[symbolipoint]

chopstick:

is KMnO4 the molecular formula for Acidified dilute potassium permanganate?

queenofbabes:

KMnO4 is potassium permanganate.

Another way the question could be asked might be, "Is KMnO4 the salt of a weak acid, HMnO4, and if you acidify a dilute solution of the salt, would this regenerate the acid form?" We have been educated to not think so, but thinking logically, the question seems to be a good one.

 

[Borek]

pKa around -0.3

I would say answer is - no. pH of the solution will be almost perfectly neutral.

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[chopstick]

ok... then,
so what should i write for the molecular formula of Acidified dilute potassium permanganate?

 

[Borek]

There is no single molecular formula. This is not a compound - this is a mixture.

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[chopstick]

oh oops,
thank you!